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Conor McGregor tears into Darren Till over drab BKFC ‘spar’ with Yoel Romero

Conor McGregor was not impressed at all by Darren Till’s latest victory, branding it little more than a ‘spar’. Till was dropped by Yoel Romero…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:00 AM
Conor McGregor tears into Darren Till over drab BKFC ‘spar’ with Yoel Romero
Key Things to Know
  • Conor McGregor criticized Darren Till's victory over Yoel Romero, describing the bout as a bare-knuckle spar.
  • Till defeated Romero by decision after surviving a late third-round knockdown at Manchester's AO Arena.
  • McGregor made the comments during a BKFC press conference following an event at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BKFC co-owner Conor McGregor strongly criticized Darren Till following his decision victory over Yoel Romero at the AO Arena in Manchester. Speaking at a press conference after a BKFC event in Glasgow, McGregor dismissed the headline bout as "celebrity white collar boxing" and labeled it a glorified bare-knuckle sparring session, stating that he was disgusted by the lack of action.

McGregor made the remarks while praising Scottish UK champion Sean Weir, who secured a first-round stoppage at the OVO Hydro. McGregor rejected the idea of Till as a viable future opponent for Weir, arguing that the promotion should focus on world title honors rather than hollow exhibition-style matchups.

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